Speed Control Cable: Removal

NOTE: 5.4L 2-valve Triton V8 shown; others are similar.

Remove the screws and the accelerator control splash shield.

Fig 1: Removing Screws And Accelerator Control Splash Shield
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the speed control actuator cable.
1. Open the throttle valve.
2. Slide the throttle cable back to remove it from the throttle cam nail head.
3. Squeeze the speed control actuator cable tabs and remove from the accelerator bracket.
  
  Fig 2: Squeezing Speed Control Actuator Cable Tabs And Remove From Accelerator Bracket
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the speed control actuator cable cap from the speed control actuator.
1. Push in the locking arm on the speed control actuator cable cap.
2. Rotate the speed control actuator cable cap counterclockwise.
  
  Fig 3: Rotating Speed Control Actuator Cable Cap Counterclockwise
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the speed control actuator cable.
1. Press the spring retainer.
2. Slide the core wire end out of the speed control actuator pulley and remove the speed control actuator cable.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Speed Control Actuator Cable
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the cable from the retainer clips.